Author(s): ZHAN Bin, LAN Jin-Le, LIU Yao-Chun, DING Jing-Xuan, LIN Yuan-Hua, NAN Ce-Wen, State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing
Pages: 237-244
Year: 2014 Issue:  3
Journal: Journal of Inorganic Materials
Keyword:  oxide; thermoelectric property; cobalt oxide; perovskite-structured; review;
Abstract: The oxides-based thermoelectric materials have been attracted widespread concerns due to their high temperature stability, oxidation resistance, safety and long-term durability, but their applications are limited by the thermoelectric properties. In this paper, the research progress on several typical oxides thermoelectric materials, e.g. layered cobalt oxides, perovskite-structured compounds, transparent conductive oxides and novel oxides are thoroughly discussed. In order to achieve the harmonization of thermal and electric properties in thermoelectric materials, the band structure and microstructure are depth regulated. The main issues for developing high performance thermoelectric oxides are analyzed, and some new ideas for further development are proposed.